Avedis Audio Electronics MA5 500 Series Mic Preamp Red Knob

After some requests from audio engineers, the Avedis Audio MA5 Microphone Pre was created for the need of a high quality microphone preamplifier in the characteristic sound of early 70s British consoles. The re-engineering in the creation of the MA5 stemmed from years of experience restoring both American and British modules, deeply rooted in classic transformer-balanced, discrete electronics. Only the best and most suitable components are used throughout, regardless of cost, to attain the best sound.

Much time was spent on the MA5, not only on the engineering side of the design, but also to extensive sound evaluations in observation of specific settings, gain structures, and key components spanning a time frame of a little over a year.

Features:

• Standard 500 series modular size 1.5" x 5.25"
• Single-ended Class A amplifier
• UK made input transformer
• Custom designed Jensen output transformer
• Stepped gain rotary switch in 5 dB steps
• Output level pot for trim and mute
• LED lit push-buttons
• Special 28 kHz button
• Custom made Marconi style knobs
• High headroom & CMR, Low noise design
• 140 mA current draw total, 70 mA per rail